Cleaning and disinfection steps for animal housing

1. Runs and kennels

1. Remove all feed, feces, and bedding from the run.

2. Remove feed and water containers. 

3. Select an appropriate cleaner and mix prior to application. For a feces-soiled dog run, an alkaline cleaner like Biosolve™ Plus will work best to strip away organic material.

4. Using a sprayer or foamer, apply the cleaner to all surfaces until it runs off. Apply the cleaning solution to feed and water containers. Allow the surfaces to soak for 10 to 20 minutes. Do not allow the cleaning solution to dry.

5. Rinse the cleaner from all surfaces and feed and water bowls with water. Allow to dry.

6. Mix and apply a disinfectant solution using a low pressure sprayer. Surfaces should remain wet with disinfectant for a minimum of 10 minutes and then be allowed to dry.

7. BioSentry® 904 residues should be rinsed from feed and water containers after disinfection. Virkon® and Clinicide residues do not need to be rinsed.

2. Cages

1. Remove all bedding and feed and water containers from the cage.

2. ERemove feces and newspaper or other absorbent materials.

3. Cages that are soiled should be cleaned with an alkaline cleaner like Biosolve™ Plus prior to disinfection.

4. Select an appropriate cleaner and mix prior to application.

5. Apply the cleaner to all surfaces until it is thoroughly wet. Apply the cleaning solution to feed and water dishes also. Allow the surfaces to soak for 10 to 20 minutes. Do not allow the cleaning solution to dry.

6. Wipe with a water-soaked cloth or rinse the cleaner from all surfaces and feed and water bowls with water. Allow to dry.

7. Mix and apply a disinfectant solution using a low pressure sprayer. Surfaces should remain wet with disinfectant for a minimum of 10 minutes and then be allowed to dry.

8. BioSentry® 904 residue should be rinsed from feed and water containers after disinfection. Virkon® and Clinicide residues do not need to be rinsed.

3. One-step cleaning and disinfecting for cages

1. Cages that have contained an apparently healthy animal for a short time and have no obvious soiling or contamination may be cleaned and disinfected in one step with a product like Virkon®.

2. Remove all paper, bedding, and bowls.

3. Spray all surfaces of the kennel with a 1% Virkon® solution until wet.

4. Allow to remain wet with Virkon® for a minimum of 10 minutes.

5. Wipe remaining Virkon® solution from surfaces.

4. Large animal stalls

1. Remove all feed, manure, straw, and shavings from the stall.

2. Remove detachable feed and water buckets.

3. Select an appropriate cleaner and mix prior to application. For a manure-soiled stall, an alkaline cleaner like Biosolve™ Plus will work best to strip away organic material.

4. Using a sprayer or foamer, apply the cleaner to all surfaces until it runs off. Apply the cleaning solution to feed and water buckets also. Allow the surfaces to soak for 10 to 20 minutes. Do not allow the cleaning solution to dry. Mechanical scrubbing may be required for heavily soiled surfaces.

5. Rinse the cleaner from all surfaces and feed and water buckets with a water spray. Allow to dry.

6. Mix and apply a disinfectant solution using a low pressure sprayer. Surfaces should remain wet with disinfectant for a minimum of 10 minutes and then be allowed to dry.

7. BioSentry® 904 residues should be rinsed from feed and water containers after disinfection. Virkon® and Clinicide residues do not need to be rinsed.

5. Calf crates

1. Remove feed, manure, and bedding (if present) from the crate.

2. Remove detachable feed and water containers.

3. Remove any panels or floor grates that detach easily.

4. Select an appropriate cleaner and mix prior to application. For a manure-soiled crate, an alkaline cleaner like Biosolve™ Plus will work best to strip away organic material.

5. Using a sprayer or foamer, apply the cleaner to all crate surfaces and components until it runs off. Apply the cleaner solution to feed and water containers also. Use a brush to scrub slats and crevices in floor pieces. Allow the surfaces to soak for 10 to 20 minutes. Do not allow the cleaning solution to dry.

6. Rinse the cleaner from all surfaces and feed and water containers with water. Allow to dry.

7. Mix and apply a disinfectant solution using a low pressure sprayer. Surfaces should remain wet with disinfectant for a minimum of 10 minutes and then be allowed to dry.

8. BioSentry® 904 residue should be rinsed from feed and water containers after disinfection. Virkon® and Clinicide residue does not need to be rinsed.